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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte presents to Agusan Del Sur College of Agriculture (ASSCAT) President Dr. Joy Capistrano a copy of Republic Act No. 11586 or an act converting ASSCAT into the Agusan del Sur State University, during the signing of the Bureau of Fire Protection Modernization Act and presentation of newly enacted laws on various state universities and colleges at the Malacañang Palace on September 10, 2021.
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte presents to Occidental Mindoro State College (OMSC) Institutional Quality Assurance Director Riza Reyteran a copy of Republic Act No. 11587 or an act converting OMSC into the Occidental Mindoro State University, during the signing of the Bureau of Fire Protection Modernization Act and presentation of newly enacted laws on various state universities and colleges at the Malacañang Palace on September 10, 2021. Witnessing the presentation are House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, Commission on Higher Education Chairman Prospero De Vera, Senator Christopher Lawrence Go, House Majority Leader Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, Representatives Josephine Ramirez-Sato and Mark Go, and Presidential Legislative Liaison Secretary Luzveferda Pascual. KARL ALONZO/ PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

Dr. Edwin M. Mercado, a US-trained orthopedic surgeon with 35 years of experience in hospital management, today took his oath as the new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth) before President Ferdinand R. Marcos in simple rites at Malacanang Palace.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday urged the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) members to translate party principles into concrete programs and initiatives to improve Filipinos’ living conditions.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday urged government senior and mid-level executives to promote transparency and good governance.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed gratitude to Gustavo González, the outgoing United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator to the Philippines, for his contributions to strengthening relations between the Philippines and the UN.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday inaugurated the new P2.55 billion runway at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), the first and only parallel runway in the Philippines.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. instructed the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to work closely with local government units (LGUs) in implementing vital transportation and connectivity projects.

Leaders from the Visayas region have reaffirmed their support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and his vision for national progress.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday urged the country’s lawyers to act as “agents of justice” by committing to truth and fairness, upholding the highest professional standards, and embracing ideals of integrity and service.

The government has strengthened its programs to reskill and upskill Filipino workers, making them more competitive and enhancing their chances of securing quality jobs, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday.